Prevailing Wages in Essex County, Vermont
Prevailing wages in Essex County, Vermont run $15.04 to $59.77 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $25.46, and among the 44 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $5.53. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Essex County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $35.36
Base Rate: $22.54 | Fringe: $12.82
#federal – Electrician in Essex County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $36.09
Base Rate: $24.13 | Fringe: $11.96
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Essex County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $59.77
Base Rate: $33.65 | Fringe: $26.12
#federal – Laborer (Common or General) in Essex County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.83
Base Rate: $25.40 | Fringe: $21.43
#federal – Laborer: Pipelayer in Essex County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $46.83
Base Rate: $25.40 | Fringe: $21.43
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Essex County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $24.94
Base Rate: $22.15 | Fringe: $2.79
#federal – Operator: Loader in Essex County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.36
Base Rate: $21.36
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Essex County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $23.33
Base Rate: $23.33
#federal – Operator: Roller in Essex County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.26
Base Rate: $21.26
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Essex County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.14
Base Rate: $14.85 | Fringe: $0.29
#federal – Truck Driver: Dump Truck in Essex County, Vermont – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.43
Base Rate: $18.43
#federal – Carpenter, Includes Form Work in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $21.64
Base Rate: $20.00 | Fringe: $1.64
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $25.34
Base Rate: $25.34
#federal – Electrician in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $30.18
Base Rate: $28.15 | Fringe: $2.03
#federal – Highway/Parking Lot Striping: Painter in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $24.23
Base Rate: $20.36 | Fringe: $3.87
#federal – Installer - Sign in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $19.45
Base Rate: $16.25 | Fringe: $3.20
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $23.30
Base Rate: $21.70 | Fringe: $1.60
#federal – Ironworker, Structural in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $36.68
Base Rate: $28.77 | Fringe: $7.91
#federal – Laborer: Common or General, Including Asphalt Raking, Shoveling, Spreading and Concrete Work in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $18.98
Base Rate: $16.35 | Fringe: $2.63
#federal – Laborer: Landscape in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $15.73
Base Rate: $14.70 | Fringe: $1.03
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $25.74
Base Rate: $21.83 | Fringe: $3.91
#federal – Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $24.87
Base Rate: $19.78 | Fringe: $5.09
#federal – Operator: Broom/Sweeper in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $25.22
Base Rate: $19.25 | Fringe: $5.97
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $25.19
Base Rate: $21.35 | Fringe: $3.84
#federal – Operator: Crane in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $25.80
Base Rate: $23.42 | Fringe: $2.38
#federal – Operator: Drill in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $23.77
Base Rate: $19.83 | Fringe: $3.94
#federal – Operator: Grader/Blade in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $26.66
Base Rate: $21.13 | Fringe: $5.53
#federal – Operator: Loader in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $26.58
Base Rate: $21.95 | Fringe: $4.63
#federal – Operator: Mechanic in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $29.22
Base Rate: $23.14 | Fringe: $6.08
#federal – Operator: Milling Machine in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $32.74
Base Rate: $22.50 | Fringe: $10.24
#federal – Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete) in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $26.07
Base Rate: $20.54 | Fringe: $5.53
#federal – Operator: Pounder in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $22.31
Base Rate: $22.31
#federal – Operator: Roller in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $25.65
Base Rate: $19.39 | Fringe: $6.26
#federal – Operator: Screed in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $28.11
Base Rate: $20.87 | Fringe: $7.24
#federal – Traffic Control: Flagger in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $15.04
Base Rate: $12.29 | Fringe: $2.75
#federal – Traffic Control: Laborer-cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $23.91
Base Rate: $17.20 | Fringe: $6.71
#federal – Truck Driver: Distributor Truck in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $34.42
Base Rate: $22.55 | Fringe: $11.87
#federal – Truck Driver, Includes All Axles Including Dump Trucks in Essex County, Vermont – Highway
Total Wage: $22.76
Base Rate: $18.75 | Fringe: $4.01
#federal – Carpenter (Drywall Hanging Only) in Essex County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $28.94
Base Rate: $23.00 | Fringe: $5.94
#federal – Carpenter (Including Acoustical Ceiling Installation and Industrial Only; Excluding Drywall Hanging) in Essex County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $38.08
Base Rate: $20.69 | Fringe: $17.39
#federal – Electrician in Essex County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $27.51
Base Rate: $20.24 | Fringe: $7.27
#federal – Ironworker, Reinforcing in Essex County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $59.77
Base Rate: $33.65 | Fringe: $26.12
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Essex County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $16.11
Base Rate: $13.65 | Fringe: $2.46
#federal – Operator: Crane in Essex County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $25.58
Base Rate: $19.50 | Fringe: $6.08
#federal – Painter: Brush Only in Essex County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $20.25
Base Rate: $16.11 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Painter: Roller in Essex County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $20.25
Base Rate: $16.11 | Fringe: $4.14
#federal – Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation in Essex County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $32.29
Base Rate: $24.04 | Fringe: $8.25
#federal – Plumber (HVAC Pipe Installation) in Essex County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $31.14
Base Rate: $25.35 | Fringe: $5.79
#federal – Roofer in Essex County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $18.96
Base Rate: $17.25 | Fringe: $1.71
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only) in Essex County, Vermont – Building
Total Wage: $55.38
Base Rate: $36.75 | Fringe: $18.63
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Essex County, Vermont?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Essex County, Vermont runs from $15.04 to $59.77 per hour, median $25.46. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Essex County, Vermont?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy, Highway construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Essex County, Vermont rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.